Getting there
- Flights to Salerno (QSR) 30 km from the start
- Flights to Napoli (NAP) 35 km from the start
Treks / Italy
Path of the Gods (Amalfi Coast)
Italy · Nearest city: Naples (also Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi)
TypeDay hike
Days1
Distance≈ 8 km
Climbingvaries
Highest point650 m
A cliff-top path from Agerola to Nocelle high above the Amalfi Coast, with some of the best sea views in Europe.
Fitness
Easy
Best seasonMarch to June, September to November
High pointBomerano
Watch out: About 1,700 steps lead down to Positano at the end. Your knees will notice.
Why people choose it
It has some of the best coastal views in Europe for very little effort, high above Positano and the Amalfi Coast.
What makes it different
- Views over the whole Amalfi Coast
- Short enough for a half day
- Ends with lemon granita in Positano
Before you go
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Phone and data
Phone plans from the EU and EEA roam here at home prices. Coming from the US, UK or elsewhere? A Europe data eSIM is usually far cheaper than roaming.
Expect long stretches with no signal on the trail. Download offline maps and our GPX before you start.
Insurance that covers this trek
Most travel insurance includes hiking at this height. Check that hiking is listed and that medical evacuation is covered.
Rescue is not the same as evacuation. Travel insurance usually pays to fly you to hospital, but not always for the search and rescue itself. Read the policy's "search and rescue" section, or join an Alpine club: membership of the Austrian Alpenverein (it has an English-speaking UK section) includes rescue cover of up to €25,000.
True Traveller sells only to UK and EEA residents. Always check the altitude limit and your country of residence in the policy wording. Our trekking insurance guide explains what to look for.
Camping and where to sleep
Rules vary by region and park. Bivouacs are often tolerated high in the mountains for one night; camping in valleys and parks is usually restricted.
Rules change and differ between parks. Check with the local park or tourist office before you pitch a tent.
Route map
Map layers load on the live site. Use the overview below meanwhile.
Straight lines between stops Start / finish Stop on the way Nearest city
Switch between Topo, Satellite and Street layers with the layer button, and turn on the marked hiking trails overlay. We don't have the exact trail for this route yet, so stops are joined with straight lines. Always carry a proper hiking map on the trail.
Stops: Agerola → Nocelle → Positano
Simple overview map
Step by step
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Months before
Plan and book
- No bookings are needed for most people. Choose a day with a good forecast.
- Best time to go: March to June, September to November.
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6–12 weeks before
Train and test your gear
- Take the readiness quiz to see how many weeks of training you need.
- Break in your boots and train with the pack you'll carry.
- Tick off the packing list to see what you still need.
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Getting there
Travel to the start
- Most people start from Naples.
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On the trail
Walk it
- Start early and set a turnaround time. Be back down before the weather turns or daylight fades.
- Carry water, food, a warm layer and a rain jacket even on a sunny day.
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The finish
Get home
- It's a one-way route, so plan your transport back from the finish in advance.
How the season changes things
Best time: March to June, September to November
March to May
Spring
The best time for most people: green hills, wildflowers and comfortable temperatures.
Bring
- Light layers
- Sun hat
- A light rain jacket for showers
June to August
Summer
Hot, often above 30°C, with little shade. Start at dawn and rest in the afternoon. Fire risk can close paths.
Bring
- 2–3 litres of water
- Sun hat and long sleeves
- Electrolytes
September to November
Autumn
Warm sea and settled weather in early autumn, with the first storms arriving later.
Bring
- Rain jacket from October
- Light layers
- Headlamp as days shorten
Be ready for
Heat
Start at dawn, rest in the shade at midday, and carry more water than you think. Electrolytes help.
Long descents
Long downhills are harder on your knees than the climbs. Poles, well-laced boots and slow steps make a big difference.
What you'll see
7 photos taken on and around the route by Wikimedia Commons photographers. Tap one to see it bigger.
Gear for the Path of the Gods (Amalfi Coast)
Photo credits: Amalfi Coast Italy, October by Bruno Rijsman, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Positano Sunset by JeCCo, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Agerola by Original uploader was User:Albertistvan at hu.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Sentiero degli Dei Campania by This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and send me a message. This image is not in the public domain. Please respect the copyright protection. It may only be used according to the rules mentioned here. This specifically excludes use in social media, if applicable terms of the licenses listed here not appropriate. Please do not upload an updated image here without consultation with the Author. The author would like to make corrections only at his own source. This ensures that the changes are preserved.Please if you think that any changes should be required, please inform the author.Otherwise you can upload a new image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Mediterranean Sea from La Fenice by Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Amalfi Coast at Night by Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Positano, Province of Salerno, Italy - panoramio by gian luca bucci, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Photos resized for the web. Figures are approximate and vary with the variant you choose.
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